Guam backs BVI push for UN decolonisation
Lieutenant Governor of Guam Joshua Franquez Tenorio and Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley.
The BVI and Guam have signalled closer cooperation on decolonisation after Guam’s Lieutenant Governor Joshua “Josh” Franquez Tenorio made a courtesy call on Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during a stopover visit to the territory on December 4.
Both jurisdictions remain on the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories, which includes territories that have not yet achieved a full measure of self-government.
Tenorio said Guam wants to strengthen its use of UN mechanisms and welcomed the BVI’s experience within the organisation.
“We recognise that the Virgin Islands has understood the entire UN framework,” he said. “There are some spaces that we have not been a part of that we are entitled to be a part of, and I am looking forward to us providing support to each other as we undertake this very important responsibility of addressing the political futures of our jurisdictions.”
Dr Wheatley thanked Tenorio for the engagement and said both territories face similar challenges as they continue to pursue self-determination within their respective constitutional arrangements. “I want to thank Lieutenant Governor Tenorio for calling on me here in the Virgin Islands,” Premier Wheatley said. “We are brothers and sisters in the struggle for our people being properly recognised, having our right to self-determination protected and promoted.”
“We share many similarities, even though their administering power is the United States and ours is the United Kingdom. What I like about this visit is that it somewhat signals an intention of further engagement,” he added.
The visit follows ongoing discussions in the BVI about constitutional modernisation and engagement with the UN’s Special Committee on Decolonisation. In recent years, BVI leaders have repeatedly called for stronger representation at the UN and clearer pathways to advance the Territory’s political development.
Guam’s stopover in the territory comes as both governments continue to press for greater visibility in UN processes addressing governance, autonomy, and the political rights of non-self-governing peoples.
The courtesy call was hosted at the Premier’s Office and formed part of Tenorio’s travel to a conference in the United States Virgin Islands.
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I rebuke him in Jesus Christ name.
SMILEY, IS SAYING )> WE HAVE A NEW FRIEND AND HE BROUGHT 75 MILL , SO WE GINE START WUKIN ON OUR INFRACTURES HE HEEEEeeee
Did they have a Premier convicted for over a decade for turning the BVI into a FULL NARCO STATE?
Wheatley needs to stop ..
Crooks who do not want to give account to the public for monies spent
Asia Bank
Stimulus package
Scholarships that some students did not attend
Its not what the premier wants or other countries leaders want, they can back the Premier, however the final say will be heard in the voice of the people. you haven’t seen a proper march yet, carry on with this nonsense about Independence. Can barely provide a table of vegetables locally but want independence, we will become like Haiti.
Wait Guam isnt still a US Territory?? What are they doing about their situation regarding their status?
Tell that guy GO SIT DOWN!!! And Mind his darn Business!
No more US dollars if the BVI becomes independent of the United Kingdom.
time to march against nathalio a**
Imagine a US Overseas Territory cheering you on for independence while they remain dependent. LMAO!!! You could sell air to the Premier.
Evidence that this Guam character is a FREN-EMY of these VI.
Sure Guam also were behind the other UN push to get rid of tax havens
He not mention that.
Funny how P487 thinks he can pick and choose UN resolutions and Cruise ship passenger comments to suit his agenda.
In your travels and interactions, please be wary and remember what the old folks used to say:
” Tain every skin teet is a laugh”